ECB holds rates at record low

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The European Central Bank also left its benchmark interest rate unchanged. That's for the 16th consecutive month. It comes as a still-uncertain global outlook clouds optimism about the eurozone's recovery.

The ECB's decision to leave its benchmark refinancing rate at the record low, where it has stood since May 2009, was widely expected. Analysts said the fragile situation in markets and the uneven recovery meant the ECB, like other central banks, would have to tread carefully in pulling back support measures.

Chinese men´s national team continued its preparations for next year´s Asian Cup, as they managed a one-all draw against visitors Jordan during a football friendly in Harbin, the capital city of Northeast China´s Heilongjiang Province.China held to 1-1 draw by Jordan

Across the UK the hunt is on for James Foley’s killer, who authorities believe is a British national. As Richard Bestic reports from London, Prime Minister David Cameron cut short his summer break to lead his government’s response.

As the protests in the town of Ferguson, Missouri turned violent with police facing ´heavy gunfire´ from some ´criminal elements´, cops fired tear gas, stun grenades and arrested 31 demonstrators on Monday night.